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Ok, tach seems to be working - enough done today where I am going to try and rig up a tonearm and do some listening before I go back to working on the software for the controller IMG_2369.MOV

i'm back to support my homie @morphsci and his opinion that the dude's opinion is FUCKED also these arrived today from @justin and after five drams i can tell you these headphone are the absolute GOAT and please go right fuck off if you feel otherwise because obviously your ears are broke AF okay adios bros edit - also shout out to @naamanf because he's a manly man

New wing in the works. Naval Flight Officer.

Second LP in over a year. From “silver” to “gold” with Mr. Zimmerman

Maybe just buy the house as well - will solve your space problems.

Happy accidents in ordering: clear or white? Compromised clear on white mat this time. Also first vinyl played since COVID showed.

VPI TNT and Tri-Planar arm from 1994. Shelter 901 cartridge.

Decided to use the new air fryer as God intended - donuts. Liberal extra glaze applied, hence messiness. The first few looked pretty standard but were consumed quickly.

This....I remember the Hearns fight in the mid-80's, one of the best ever.....and I also am on the "he got ripped off" train for the Leonard fight (as good as Leonard was).

Got the rear panel of the controller populated and rigged it up and we have a revolution! The iPhone camera shutter must be faster than my display refresh

Hah, no worries. Only one more for tonite - 8-pin to TRS (tachometer) and 5-pin (motor pod). Been a long while since I soldered a TRS plug.. really like these Switchcraft EN3 plugs - use them on all my umbilical cables now.

Some pics of the motor housing restoration / upgrade, as everything got back from the polisher today (excuse the fingerprints). My previous DIY motor housings have just had a top plate with the motor attached. This one actually clamps the motor against a piece of sorbothane sheeting which resulted in a lot less noise at the platter. Now I need to work on the motor controller

If you find a wealthy enough customer, Ebony mills like a dream.

I told the realtor I would take the 3 car garage with the shop above but did not need the house. They did not think the owner would go for that.

I'm sure the A version of the BC556 should do just fine. Just a note on the thermal grease. I've had issues with some types being conductive at 500+ volts - it's been years so I don't remember what I used. Make sure it doesn't get between the Aavid washer and the screw / ceramic insulator. Looking good so far

Visited an open house down the street. Should I try to buy all of this?

Henri Cartier Bresson - The Decisive Moment

I had a cable descrambler at that time. My buddies would always come to my house for all the pay-per-view events.

The couple that changed photography - the invention of Robert Capa. https://www.bbc.com/reel/playlist/dream-teams?vpid=p0973v2z

Either way,.. What a match!!!! That whole era of fights were awesome and I loved the "Pay Per View" gatherings my buddies used to have for them.

Doubtful. Walnut just has stringier, brittle grain.

Another rough-ass demo of a song I plan to record properly soon.

That is going to be beautiful! Is your Walnut armboard going to look like military wings, or will he ping pong something different? 😋

Didn't know exactly where to post this... https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-12/hollywood-drone-video-minnesota-bowling-alley/13241718?fbclid=IwAR26zvLu1SM0Hn0zsCuGlDjWEtZU-QmigKyp8_X475rpHgNykEpDkA3sKSE

Kinda hate to interrupt Marc's cool series but,.. https://phonocut.com/

Making my Dad's Texas chili recipe. 1 med. onion diced. 1 Red bell pepper diced 1 Anaheim pepper diced 2 jalapeños diced 2 lbs. beef stew meat 1 lb. pork stew meat 1 lb. good quality chorizo 16 oz. tomato sauce 14 oz. diced tomato, fire roasted 3 cups water Spices (secret) A little masa slurry Top with crumbled queso fresca

Aaron Rose, Photographer In Isolation, Dies at 84 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/arts/aaron-rose-photographer-dead.html?referringSource=articleShare Mr. Rose made his own cameras and other devices, and Rebecca Hackemann, who was his assistant and archivist from 1999 to 2005, said his studio was a sight to behold. “It was littered with glass and silver globes, optical devices and cameras he had built himself that replaced lenses with pinholes,” she said by email. “It was like walking into a different century.” In his darkroom, he spurned the ready-made chemicals available from Kodak and other manufacturers; its walls were lined with bottles and cans full of mysterious substances.

Looking good. Thermal grease applied evenly on both sides of isolation pad (to transistor and bracket). Tightened with 0.82 Nm. M3 stainless steel mounting hardware used with disc spring washers underneath.

Picking your pet based on your camera's AF system preferences. Welcome to the 21st century. Lol.

Thinking outside the box here’s Fujifilm’s recommended dog and cat list for optimal animal autofocus performance and pet photography. Something to consider when looking for a new pet. 🐈 https://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/pet/index.html

The key difference between a toroid and an R-core is primary/secondary capacitance and leakage inductance. R-core has primary and secondary on opposite legs. So the capacitance is low, but the leakage inductance is high. With a toroid, the capacitance is high, but the leakage inductance is low. So an R-core (like a split bobbin EI) is better for not coupling RFI between windings. But the leakage inductance means enough stray magnetic field to cause potential hum problems. A toroid by contrast, because of the tight coupling between the windings, tends to couple RF. But because of the low leakage inductance has a very low external magnetic field. Basically, horses for courses. I've used both types in various bits of my kit. But since I always use an outboard supply (for non-power amp use) either type has worked just fine.

I always like to eat first, and build up energy.

I went with IKEA ?‍♂️ it was cheap enoughand actually passed the WAF! Very comfy, and very non-ikea looking. Has a slight rock to it too which I like.

So I never thought anything on the Disney channel would ever be for me, but on the recommendation of a friend I've been giving Star Wars: Rebels a shot. Wow, Rebels is actually pretty darn good! Someone had told me that Rebels is a better Star Wars experience than the 3 prequel movies. I think they may be right.

Which version?

RIP Murray Walker BBC News - Murray Walker: Formula 1 broadcasting legend dies at 97 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/56388596

RIP Marvin Hagler

Lou Ottens, Inventor Of The Cassette Tape, Has Died https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lou-ottens-inventor-audio-cassette-tape-dead-obit-1139657/ https://www.npr.org/2021/03/10/975598869/lou-ottens-inventor-of-the-cassette-tape-has-died